Chapter 15 Flashcards
Why was Andrew Johnson impeach?
He dismissed the secretary of war
what president generally supported Lincoln’s plan for reconstruction?
Andrew Johnson
What was the provisions of the military Reconstruction act?
The south was divided into five military districts
each state had to pass the 14th amendment.
Each state had to write a new constitution granting universal male suffrage regardless of race
What’s was not one of the provisions of the military Reconstruction act?
A. south was divided into five military districts
B. Congress selected a military governor for each district
C. Each state had to pass the 14th amendment
D. each state had to write a new constitution granting universal male suffrage regardless of race
B. Congress selected a military governor for each district
Which of the following was not one of the positive contributions of the radical government in the south?
A. Public school systems
B. universal manhood suffrage
C. Rebuilding of transportation systems
D. Disenfranchisement of Southern whites
D. Disfranchisement of Southern whites
What are some of the positive contributions of radical governments in the south?
Public-school systems
universal manhood suffrage
rebuilding of transportation systems
Who was Hiram Revels?
The first African-American to serve in Congress
Why did sharecropping become common in the South during Reconstruction?
This South lacked sufficient money to pay wages for land
And what scandal did Fisk and Gould participate ?
Manipulating the price of gold
Why was Tammany Hall allowed to continue its corruption?
Democratic leaders needed it’s help for votes
What is meant by waving the bloody shirt?
Blaming democrats for the Civil War
What did the Republicans offers Southern Democrats in return for their support and electing Rutherford B Hayes?
Removal of federal troops from the south
What term refers to the national governments attempt to rebuild the south following the Civil War?
Reconstruction
Which executive officials were protected by the tenure of office act?
Cabinet members
What’s was the most severe depression in the first 100 years of American history?
Panic of 73
